little over two weeks in and still 0 everything

[Sir_Andros]

hey guys im new as you my have read from my many threads but im back asking more i have a 10g dt and 10g sump with live rock/sand a refuge no algae but i do have 5 hermit crabs 2 snails and one peppermint shrimp everyone seems happy in the tank but why wouldn't i be seeing nitrates nitrites or ammonia yet? i know this hobby is all about patients but i feel i would have something

 

[Reefing Madness]

Using Fully Cured Live Rock, you would not see a cycle.

 

[Daniel@R2R Verified Admin]

Using Fully Cured Live Rock, you would not see a cycle.

+1.

 

[Sir_Andros]

I know i didnt cure it im sure the fish shop might have but how come i dont have any nitrates then?

 

[Pete polyp]

Because your tank metabolized it.

Good news, you can buy that fish now!

 

[Sir_Andros]

and is it ok to put fish in the tank?

 

[Sir_Andros]

ok sounds great

 

[Reefing Madness]

and is it ok to put fish in the tank?

 

[saltyfish]

It is usually a good thing when you don't see big spikes in the nitrate cycle. Just take things slow and add one fish at a time. It will make your life a whole lot easier in the long run

 

[Sir_Andros]

Lol yeah do to bill time of the month it will be a fish at a time in a few days lol

 

[Waters]

Yeah, I never saw a cycle either....and have yet to see any nitrates. The tank is now almost 8 months old and fully stocked.

 

[Sir_Andros]

Yeah, I never saw a cycle either....and have yet to see any nitrates. The tank is now almost 8 months old and fully stocked.

Ive always been told you will always see some nitrates and that was the reason for a water change well that and to replace nutrients

 

[Waters]

I depends on the quality and condition of your live rock and how efficient it is at converting nitrates to nitrogen gas (as well as the use of other nitrate filters).

 

[Sir_Andros]

Well it was premium lr and have loads of coral and other grow as far as other filters that a it im waiting to find chaeto algae for my fuge